Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients. Job ID: Job Title: UX DesignerLocation: 40 St. Clair Ave. West, 14 Floor, Toronto, ON (5 Days Onsite) Duration: 6 months (with Possible extension) Client: Public Sector Pay Rate: $80 - $85/hr (CAD) Must Have: 5+ years of experience leading human-centered UX research and design for complex digital products and services. Demonstrated experience planning and conducting user research activities, including interviews, workshops, surveys, usability testing, and stakeholder consultations, and translating findings into actionable design recommendations that support improved usability, accessibility, and measurable service outcomes. Proven experience leading end-to-end UX design activities from discovery through delivery, including creation of personas, user journeys, service blueprints, information architecture, user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes. Plan and conduct user research and stakeholder engagement activities Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional Agile teams to align user needs Design intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences by applying UX/UI best practices, human-centered design principles Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Lean, or DevOps environments. Experience with Figma. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (or similar tools) and involvement in public sector, government, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including application of digital service standards. UX Research and Design skills :- 5+ years of experience leading human-centered UX research and design for complex digital products and services. Demonstrated experience planning and conducting user research activities, including interviews, workshops, surveys, usability testing, and stakeholder consultations, and translating findings into actionable design recommendations that support improved usability, accessibility, and measurable service outcomes. Proven experience leading end-to-end UX design activities from discovery through delivery, including creation of personas, user journeys, service blueprints, information architecture, user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes, etc. Experience establishing and applying UX metrics, performance measures, and continuous validation practices to evaluate and improve digital services Support the solution architecture design, Options Analysis, and Treasure Board business case development. Service Design, Accessibility & Digital Delivery Skills :- 3+ years’ experience in Service Design and Digital Product Delivery. Demonstrated experience applying human-centered and evidence-based design methods to solve complex business and user experience challenges.



Hands-on experience developing and iterating wireframes, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts using Figma or equivalent UX design tools. Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing accessibility standards, including AODA and WCAG requirements. Experience supporting product and service design initiatives through user-centered design methodologies, journey mapping, prototyping, and design validation. Experience contributing to UX strategies, service standards, and digital experience improvements across multiple user groups and business domains. Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Skills:- Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex UX concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven experience leading stakeholder workshops, gathering requirements, building consensus, and managing competing priorities across diverse groups. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice, reporting, and recommendations while collaborating effectively with project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to achieve project objectives. Agile Delivery and Public Sector Experience:- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Lean, or DevOps environments, managing user stories, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and user acceptance activities. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design to testing, validation, and implementation. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (or similar tools) and involvement in public sector, government, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including application of digital service standards. If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.About Us Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm,



with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin is an equal prospect employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.#RTA PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

📌 Ux Designer - Senior (Toronto)
🏢 Russell Tobin
📍 Toronto